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The STAMFORD LAUNCH List is a list of curated events to assist students interested in business with finding opportunities for wellness, professional development, academic development, and experiential learning at UConn Stamford. Read on to see how you can engage today!

Interested in having a Mentor?


Consider the School of Business FIRE Mentorship Program

Sign up to be paired with a mentor for over Winter Break

Sign up for the FIRE Mentorship program 

Apply to be a School of Business Peer Mentor of

Peer Mentors build up their peers and speak to the diversity of experiences in our student body. We're seeking applicants who can connect to and elevate the experiences of diverse business students, particularly Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ identified students.


Peer Mentors serve in a unique position to connect students to communities that will empower their success. The ideal candidate is ready to help their peers navigate the joys and challenges of the academic journey.


Qualifications:

  • Must be a current undergraduate business student
  • Must be in good academic standing according to the School of Business Scholastic Standing Requirements
  • Must be entering third year or later (or equivalent) in Fall 2025. For regional campus applicants students entering their third year or above are preferred but students entering their second year can apply.

Hours: 8 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $16.44 per hour

Click here to appy to be a Peer Mentor

In case you missed it...


Information from our event last week on Manufacturing in Connecticut

Manufacturing is CT’s number one industry. According to Paul Lavoie, the CEO of Manufacturing for the state, “There are more jobs than there are people to fill them in this industry”. The key roles are supply chain management and project management. 


You can view the recording of the manufacturing industry snapshot here and view our list of top manufacturing companies where you can apply for internships and jobs here.


Also, the main site for internships for all CT manufacturing companies is: https://www.makermultipliers.com/

Finding Your Path as a First-Generation Business Student

Wednesday, November 20th

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Business Board Room


Join us in celebrating First Generation Students with an exciting panel discussion where you'll hear from First Generation identifying students, faculty, and professionals about their experience navigating college and career success. Registered students that attend the event will be entered into a raffle for gift cards to the UConn Bookstore.

Register Here 

Summer 2025 Internship Opportunities


Internships in the Synchrony Digital Technology Center – on campus in Stamford and Storrs. They start as a FULL-TIME SUMMER INTERNSHIP (2025) and if successful – they become part-time internships on campus.

 

95% of program business students have gone on to full-time jobs at Synchrony. Don't miss out on this opportunity!


Tech Internship:

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Business Internship:

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Apply for Wall Street Prep!


The School of Business has prepaid for and licensed out 25 seats to Wall Street Prep's passport program to assist in your preparation for applying, interviewing, and succeeding in the investment banking industry.

 

This program will give eager students fundamental knowledge in Excel, Accounting, Financial Statement Modeling, Discounted Cash Flow analysis, and Merger Analysis. The students who are accepted into this program will learn the same material that is offered at other top flagship investment banking schools as well as training for first-year analysts. This knowledge and skillset will set you apart in the rigorous interview process. The timeline for banking recruitment is competitive and EARLY. The applications to banks for the junior year summer begin a year before (June-November) of the sophomore year. 

 

Target audience students pursuing careers in:

• Asset Management • Business development • Consulting • Corporate finance • Credit research • Equity research • Capital markets • Investment banking • Private equity • Project finance • Venture capital 

 

The program material will be asynchronous with quizzes and deadlines each week and will take approximately 18 overall hours to complete.

 

You will have support: Students can attend the UConn Investment Banking Society meetings to go over material learned and converse about how it relates to current events within the markets. 

 

This program is available for all Sophomores and Juniors (by year and by credit) in the School of Business

Apply by 11/22

A4S (Accounting for Sustainability)

Registration opens November 11

Registration closes January 19


Semi-finals take place February 24-28 virtually

The final is in-person in early April in Toronto, CA (travel fund is available)


Prizes:

$10,000 CAD (first place)

$5,000 CAD (runner up)

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT


UCONN Stamford Tutoring Center

The Stamford Tutoring Center now has tutors who are fluent in several languages, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, Hindi, and Urdu.


The Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE) is now open on the 2nd floor of the library to provide support for Stamford students' academic success and well-being.


CASE workshop: Time Management Strategies: Tuesday, Oct. 15 @ 3pm & Wednesday, Oct. 16 @ 3pm


Business Tutoring

Accounting Tutor (ACCT 2001 and ACCT 2101/BADM 2710) - Carl Shapiro (carl.shapiro@uconn.edu):

Tuesdays: 2PM-5PM EST

Wednesdays: 2PM-5PM EST

*By appointment only - E-mail carl.shapiro@uconn.edu to schedule (minimum 12 hours prior to appointment time requested)

Tutoring offered VIRTUALLY ONLYhttp://s.uconn.edu/stamacctwebex Telephone Access Code: 619 189 558

 

Finance Tutor (FNCE 3101/BADM 3730) - Mohammed Ruwaid (mohammed.ruwaid@uconn.edu):

Tuesdays: 9AM-12PM EST

Wednesdays: 1:30PM-3:30PM EST

Thursdays: 10AM-12PM EST

Tutoring offered in person and virtually through WebEx: http://s.uconn.edu/stamfncewebex Telephone Access Code: 612 005 194

NEED TO CONNECT WITH AN ADVISOR?

Drop-in advising is available for students on all UConn Campuses to speak one-on-one with the peer or professional advisors. 


Sign up for Drop-In Advising


Not sure where to start? Let us help you figure it out.


Call: (860) 486-2315

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Email: undergrad.business@uconn.edu


Questions?


Do you have a question or a suggestion for content that will help students to strategically engage at UConn Stamford? Email beth.williams@uconn.edu

Check Out the LAUNCH List for all campuses that comes out on Mondays for even more info and opportunities!
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